Tarrant County College
Associate Degree Nursing
RNSG1360
Post Conference: Braden Scale
Tilly
6 yr/old. Body cast from sledding accident (her mom is furious with her dad for not listening to her when she
said it was dangerous to pull kids behind the gator on the dog sled). She loves Frozen, Cheetos, pink, and
socks. She screams when her brother Miles bumps her leg. She spills her juice sometimes. She likes her
bed turned when she is prone so she can watch her TV shows. She says hospital food is yucky so her mom
makes her dad go to a restaurant for takeout. She eats about half of it then tries to feed it to Miles. She
doesn’t like to be moved but can be bribed with stickers, money, and glow sticks.
What is her Braden Score?
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Ethel
94 years old, pyelonephritis. She lives alone with her 4 cats (Winnie, Sal, Boomer, and Darby). Calls her
sister on Saturdays. Loves to Knit and watch The Price is Right though she misses Bob and the girls. She
follows commands with a “sure sugar”. She uses a walker and goes short distances. She tells the nurse “I am
sorry I am slow sweetie, I am not a spring chicken anymore.” She can move in bed. She is cold all the time
and uses 4 blankets. She eats about 30% of her meals but enjoys her Ensure. She says the cats don’t like it
though. She tried it one time when she ran out of milk. She rides the bus, but it is only available in the
evening. She needs help scooting up in the bed so she can knit better. She is working on a blanket for her
new grandbaby.
What is her Braden Score? __________________
Jim
56-year-old post MI. He loves corporate life. Divorced dad of 3. Favorite food, steak. His best friend is Jack
and Jim. He is intubated and frequently sweats. He is receiving tube feedings through an NG tube. He has
lost 10 lbs. He will be excited to fit back into his favorite Tommy Bahama shirt. He is large and requires the
assistance of 3 nurses when moving.
What is his Braden Score? ____________
Jack
78-year-old post hip replacement. Loves his dog Toto, the Cardinals, black coffee and manicured lawns. He is
alert and oriented and follows commands except those given by his wife Sally. He knocks over his water daily
because Sally left his glasses at home, it soaks the bed every time. He has walked twice so far with PT. He
will walk further for Susan the PT. He needs help getting out of bed and cusses a little trying to get up. Eats
all of his meals even though he claims it tastes like food from the chow hall from his military days. Sits in the
chair unassisted and reads the newspaper. He gives Sally the sudoku puzzle.
What is his Braden Score? ________________________
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